Best Public Schools in Newport, MI

The city of Newport, Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals that Henry Niedermeier Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a high statewide ranking, a 3-star rating, and stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Jefferson High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, with a higher-than-average 4-year graduation rate and relatively strong performance in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

Across the schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 88.12% to 92.64% white students. However, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 47.62% to 58.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is reflected in the high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 21% at Henry Niedermeier Elementary School to 40.7% at Jefferson High School. The district's spending per student also varies, with North Elementary School having the highest spending at $14,760 per student and Henry Niedermeier Elementary School having the lowest at $12,435 per student.

Overall, the data suggests that the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district and the Airport Community Schools district, which serve the city of Newport, face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and student engagement, but also have pockets of academic success that could be leveraged to drive improvement across the system.